New Solar Water Heating Savings Program
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) announced a new Solar Water Heating Savings Pilot Program. The program allows residential homeowners & renters to have their electric water heater replaced with a solar water heater with no upfront cost. "The cost for the system is collected by KIUC on the monthly electric bill.... Participants will be able to choose to repay the cost of the system in 60, 120 or 180 monthly payments."
According to KIUC, "solar systems installed through KIUC programs provide 90% of the household's hot water needs." For details or to request a program brochure or application package call KIUC at (808) 246-8284.
Source: "Watt's Up." KIUC, November 200
Makai Golf Course Renovation Continues in Princeville
On Dec. 15, 2008, the team at the Makai Golf Course in Princeville distributed their latest update on the course's face lift. Here's the latest from the Makai Golf Course: • Earthmoving and rough shaping of the green, fairway bunkers and tee area on Hole No. 1 were completed recently. • The driving range rough shaping is in the final stages of tee&target green shaping. • Earthmoving underway on Hole No. 9 with tee shaping, bunker & earth mounding along Ka Haku Road. • Earthmoving from the west side of Hole No. 8 to the opposite side of the fairway is underway. • Construction activities will be relatively quiet between Dec. 22, 2008 and January 8, 2009. Though the golf course is closed, you are welcome to visit the golf shop to view the plans and ask questions. Please call Michael Castillo, Director of Golf or Eric Belmonte, Head Golf Professional ahead of time at (808) 826 5010.
Kapaa - Professional Baseball Players Visit Kauai for Youth Sports Clinics
Shane Victorino of the Phildelphia Phillies, Tyler Yates of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Kila Kaaihue of the Kansas City Royals were featured guests at youth baseball clinics on Kauai. Held in December at the Vidinha Baseball Stadium, the event was coordinated by Wade Yamasaki, athletic trainer for the San Diego Pirates. One clinic was targeted to children 8-12 years of age and a second focused on the 13-18 year age group. Kauai's youth were taught the fundamentals as well as advanced baseball skills such as proper throwing, catching and fielding, the art of hitting, the science of pitching, footwork & hand-eye coordination skills and much more. Source: www.honoluluadvertiser.com, 12/13/08
HAPPY HOLIDAYS. Hope to see you on Kauai in the coming year. Here's wishing you and yours all the best life has to offer. May 2009 bring better days ahead for all!
Aloha
Debra
Debra A. Jason, RA (Realtor-Associate), ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative)
When paradise is calling you, call me! (808) 826 1846 cell: (808) 635 8031
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